Please see the briefing that I have received from Barnardo’s Scotland, Children 1st and NSPCC Scotland ahead of the Stage 1 Debate: Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. This is the view these charities are taking in regard to the upcoming legislation, please have a read of what they have to say.
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